How To Fix UCMI051 - Number ranges are maintained in a different transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCMI - Messages for Breakdown Category, Item, Document Type, ...

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Number ranges are maintained in a different transaction

What causes this issue?

Number ranges are maintained in a different transaction.
If you do not save first, you may lose the changes you have made up to
now in the consolidation workbench.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCMI051 - Number ranges are maintained in a different transaction ?

  The SAP error message UCMI051 indicates that there is an issue with number range management in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the number ranges for a particular object or transaction are being maintained in a different transaction than the one you are currently using. This can occur in various contexts, such as when creating or processing documents that require unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  
  Different Transaction for Number Ranges: The number ranges for the object you are trying to process are defined in a different transaction than the one you are currently using.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for number ranges may not be set up correctly, or the number range object may not be assigned properly.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range settings for the specific transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) to check the configuration of the number range object you are working with.
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that it is assigned to the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction for the operation you are trying to perform. If the number range is maintained in a different transaction, switch to that transaction to perform the necessary actions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can maintain the number ranges using transaction SNRO or SNUM. Ensure that the number ranges are properly defined and that there are available numbers in the range.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the number ranges. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant you the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to number range management for further insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  SNUM: Number Range Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to number range management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCMI051 error and ensure that number ranges are correctly maintained for your transactions.